1 Thaler - Ákos Barcsai 1660 front 1 Thaler - Ákos Barcsai 1660 back
1 Thaler - Ákos Barcsai 1660 photo
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1 Thaler - Ákos Barcsai

1660 year
Silver 28.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Ákos Barcsai (1658-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1660
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.58 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166343
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: * / SERVA / NOS QVIA / PERIMVS * /SCHESBVRGI/1.6.60/ *

Interesting fact

The Ákos Barcsai 1660 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic motifs on its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a crescent moon, reflecting the multicultural and religiously diverse nature of the Principality of Transylvania during that time.